Christopher Smilas Email & Phone Number

Shepperton, Gb

Shepperton, Gb

Cyprus

Professional trader.Business development. Market analysis.Training and education. Dealing with brokers, affiliates and IB's to negotiate and form business relationships.

Cyprus

Sales in the conversion department. Role involved closing first time investors.

Limassol

Sales/Retention and managing traders accounts in terms of risk management and money management, educating clients and managing an exclusive Skype Trading Group with trading Signals.Sales and retention, upgrading of accounts to full potential of client.Developing new business through own initiative.Developing new ideas and strategies to close deals daily, based on fundamental analysis/bonuses/training sessions etc. Ability to accurately identify, close and retain high net worth… Show more Sales/Retention and managing traders accounts in terms of risk management and money management, educating clients and managing an exclusive Skype Trading Group with trading Signals.Sales and retention, upgrading of accounts to full potential of client.Developing new business through own initiative.Developing new ideas and strategies to close deals daily, based on fundamental analysis/bonuses/training sessions etc. Ability to accurately identify, close and retain high net worth investors through thorough qualification and broad understanding of the industry. Show less

Limassol

Sales and retention, upgrading of accounts to full potential of client.Developing new business through own initiative.Developing new ideas and strategies to close deals daily, based on fundamental analysis/bonuses/training sessions etc. Ability to accurately identify, close and retain high net worth investors through thorough qualification and broad understanding of the industry.Innovative and creative, structured pitch that allows me to earn trust of clients very… Show more Sales and retention, upgrading of accounts to full potential of client.Developing new business through own initiative.Developing new ideas and strategies to close deals daily, based on fundamental analysis/bonuses/training sessions etc. Ability to accurately identify, close and retain high net worth investors through thorough qualification and broad understanding of the industry.Innovative and creative, structured pitch that allows me to earn trust of clients very quickly.Thorough knowledge of technical and fundamental analysis, lots of experience trading with clients and advising them throughout the day. Able to devise my own trading signals and ability to teach clients to adopt numerous trading strategies. Show less

Limassol

Closing new business and retaining them for future deposits. Margin calls, and general upgrades.Training new clients to use trading platform and how to apply fundamentals and technical analysis. Usage of stop-loss and take profit orders.Producing daily market report for traders and discussing potential outcomes.Achieved top salesman every month I was employed here.

London, United Kingdom

Telephone and face to face sales and consultation. Acquiring new business and handling existing clients.Understanding client requirements then providing bespoke solutions for pre and post AV editing suites or DAM storage facilities. Building bespoke DAW computers.Doing demo's of products for potential clients and to increase brand awareness.Pro Tools 10 HDX, Various keyboards/synthesizers/RED cameras and many other products.Sales coaching and training from Apple and… Show more Telephone and face to face sales and consultation. Acquiring new business and handling existing clients.Understanding client requirements then providing bespoke solutions for pre and post AV editing suites or DAM storage facilities. Building bespoke DAW computers.Doing demo's of products for potential clients and to increase brand awareness.Pro Tools 10 HDX, Various keyboards/synthesizers/RED cameras and many other products.Sales coaching and training from Apple and Adobe representatives. Show less

Construction and de-construction of stages for live events. Lighting and sound rigs at events such as the Brits, the Classical Brits, The Royal Wedding in Hyde Park and various music festivals. Working on own initiative is of the utmost importance in this industry. Understanding of lighting live and TV stage logistics. Liaising with lighting directors and stage managers, sound engineers and riggers.

Converting master tapes of latest Hollywood movies and TV shows from MPEG2 to VOD format.QC'ing media to ensure material is to a high enough standard. Looking out for audio drop-outs/lip-sync/video errors.Compiling DLT tapes for shipment to major airlines in order for in-flight entertainment.Updating in-house databases. Creating scripts and media files for Panasonic Racks.Testing the tapes on Panasonic racks to confirm their functionality.Dealing with big clients such as KLM and… Show more Converting master tapes of latest Hollywood movies and TV shows from MPEG2 to VOD format.QC'ing media to ensure material is to a high enough standard. Looking out for audio drop-outs/lip-sync/video errors.Compiling DLT tapes for shipment to major airlines in order for in-flight entertainment.Updating in-house databases. Creating scripts and media files for Panasonic Racks.Testing the tapes on Panasonic racks to confirm their functionality.Dealing with big clients such as KLM and Panasonic Show less

Training and guiding staff whilst being 2nd in command to the CEO. Leading by example and allowing trainees to shadow me, watch my approach and once they achieved a level of proficiency.Exercised managerial skills,nurturing skills and allowing staff to progress.Dealt with CEO's and managers of establishments to ascertain their functionality requirements and budgets. Delivery and installation of integrated audio systems such as Studio Monitoring/Club Rigs/Surround Sound and home… Show more Training and guiding staff whilst being 2nd in command to the CEO. Leading by example and allowing trainees to shadow me, watch my approach and once they achieved a level of proficiency.Exercised managerial skills,nurturing skills and allowing staff to progress.Dealt with CEO's and managers of establishments to ascertain their functionality requirements and budgets. Delivery and installation of integrated audio systems such as Studio Monitoring/Club Rigs/Surround Sound and home theatre systems. (Panasonic, JBL, Funktion 1, Fostex, BnO, Genelec, Mackie, and many more)Field sales work in a competitive market, selling to established businesses. Tenacity was key in this tough market. Pitching and closing deals with new and existing customers.Handling own accounts.Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as the ability to be a motivational key team player.Essential time management to ensure the installation of systems in accordance with tight deadlines. Show less

XFM 104.9 Work ExperienceWorking under the guidance of Paul Raffaelli, producer for the Drive Time show on XFM and assisting him with various production tasks.Use of CD and DAT machines to archive previously aired shows. Archiving and Dubbing were my main tasks. Devising questions for the show's live phone-in competitions, working under pressure with strict time constraints. Observing the shows and presenters and assisting with any ad-hoc duties such as retrieving required… Show more XFM 104.9 Work ExperienceWorking under the guidance of Paul Raffaelli, producer for the Drive Time show on XFM and assisting him with various production tasks.Use of CD and DAT machines to archive previously aired shows. Archiving and Dubbing were my main tasks. Devising questions for the show's live phone-in competitions, working under pressure with strict time constraints. Observing the shows and presenters and assisting with any ad-hoc duties such as retrieving required equipment for Observing the presenters/producers and learning how they achieve a professional radio show.Meeting and greeting guests for the show. Making refreshments and guiding them to the studio. Show less

PA to an International Financial AdvisorOrganizing meetings with local business people including MD's, CEO's' Managers, and all other levels.Arranging travel and accommodation.Diary management.Administrative duties.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Media Technology, 2:2 Hons

Broadcast Techniques, Film Editing, Audio Editing, Electronics, Film Studies, Animation, CGI, Web Design. 60,000 word Dissertation.

Higher National Diploma/National Diploma, Contemporary Music And Music Production And Sound Engineering, Pass A+

Activities and Societies: Midi Programming the "song of the week" in Cubase and using all the hardware available in the pre-production.

Mathematics (B) English (Bb) Science (Bb) It (B) Art (C) Music (B) German (C)

Activities and Societies: Whilst at school was awarded by the Mayor of Elmbridge for designing the winning logo for the 'Borough.